Betty (Brann) Carlson

August 15, 1931 - June 12, 2017

Betty (Brann) Carlson, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday June 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Arnold W. Carlson with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in New Britain, she was daughter of the late Herbert and Mabel (Anderson) Brann and is a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1949. She was employed at Atkins Office Supply before she married. She then raised her family of four children, later becoming the Adult Activities Director at the YWCA of New Britain. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain and the Ladies Altar Guild at the church; was a member of the Swedish Junior League; the Women’s Club of New Britain; and the Kensington Garden Club. Betty and Arnold’s home was where her family would gather for supper on Sundays to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or whatever they could think of. Holidays were her favorite - especially Christmastime. Betty’s source of pride was her family. She was a wonderful cook, baker and entertainer who enjoyed sharing life with those she loved. She was an avid gardener and bird watcher would spend hours outside during the summer. She had a fun loving group of friends that spent time together frolicking on Cape Cod, and a special friend in Kensington that she would enjoy a nice walk with, only to be followed by coffee and donuts. She leaves behind her four children, David Carlson and his wife Leanne, Lennart Carlson and his wife Maureen, William Carlson, and Jane Rossi and her husband John, all of Kensington. She leaves 10 adored grandchildren, Billy, Lindsay, Mary Kate, Danny, Andrew, Jacqueline, Kristen, Kevin, Alec and Matthew; two great granddaughters, Laura and Ellie; a brother, Paul Brann and his wife Rita; a brother in law Ralph Steurer; two cousins, Beverly Pavasaris and Bruce Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by two sisters, Carol Steurer and Marjorie Smith. Funeral services are Friday 10 AM at First Lutheran Church, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Burial will be in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. Calling hours are Thursday 5 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Lutheran Church or to The Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 2075 Silas Dean Highway, Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com